Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

Alexandria City Public Schools; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexandria City Public Schools is seeking a Head Coach to lead a comprehensive athletic program. The role involves instructing athletes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate should possess knowledge in the assigned sport and have previous coaching experience.

Qualifications

• ACPS staff preferred.
• Knowledge and background in assigned sport.
• Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Instructs athletes in fundamentals, strategies, and physical training.
• Ensures compliance with rules and policies of the Virginia High School League.
• Provides a safe environment through adequate supervision.

Skills

Knowledge and background in assigned sport

Previous coaching experience

Job description

Job Description:

The Head Coach organizes, coordinates and promotes a comprehensive athletic program that is designed to:

• Meet the needs and interests of the school community


• Provide effective leadership that will ensure a positive learning environment and will stress the importance of academic achievement


• Demonstrate a high degree of ethics, professionalism, human relations, and be a positive role model for all students.

This job reports to Director of Athletic/Director of Student Activities.


Qualifications:

• ACPS staff preferred.


• Knowledge and background in assigned sport.


• Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is desirable.

Essential Functions:

• Instructs athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategies, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.


• Instructs participants on personal hygiene and safety procedures and in the need to report injuries to the coach and /or trainer immediately.


• Informs students of the insurance program available through the Alexandria City Public Schools.


• Provides all students involved in the program a safe environment through adequate supervision.


• Compiles and maintains accurate individual and team performance records.


• Issues, collects, inventories, and stores equipment and provides accurate records of equipment to the assistant to the Director of Athletic/Director of Student Activities.


• Conveys the policies of the team, local school and ACPS (e.g. regulation on Student Responsibilities and Rights and Extra Curricular Activities) to all participants.


• Ensures compliance with rules, polices and regulations of the Virginia High School League, regional and district councils, and ACPS.


• Submits forms to the Director of Athletic/Director of Student Activities (e.g. eligibility rosters, players', addresses, etc.) to meet requirements by the Virginia High School League, the School Board, local school and ACPS.


• Follows School Activity Funds Manual and local school policies involving financial transactions.


• Establishes procedures for communicating with parents/guardians.


• Informs students about athletic program and encourages their participation.


• Responsible for public relations and conveying information on athletic program.


• Implements appropriate procedures when handling injury situations.


• Ensures availability of first aid kit and emergency care cards at all times.


• Inspects facilities, equipment and environmental conditions to ensure the safety of participants.


• Participates in professional growth activities.


• Participates in the award program(s) in adherence of school procedures.


• Provides an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship.


• Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Clearances

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.


• Tuberculosis Skin Test.

Public Health Compliance

• Must follow safety and health protocols.

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